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title: "Liquid Glass Is Cracked, and Usability Suffers in iOS 26"
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# Liquid Glass Is Cracked, and Usability Suffers in iOS 26

[Link →](https://www.nngroup.com/articles/liquid-glass/)

> The interface is restless, needy, less predictable, less legible, and constantly pulling focus rather than supporting seamless access to content. Instead of smoothing the path for everyday tasks, iOS 26 makes users relearn basics while enduring a constant parade of visual stunts.

[Raluca Budiu](https://www.nngroup.com/people/raluca-budiu/) von der Nielsen Norman Group, einem der weltweit bekanntesten Beratungs­unter­nehmen für User Experience, Usability und Interaction Design, ist alles andere als begeistert, was Liquid Glass angeht. (via [vowe](https://vowe.net/2025/10/20/liquid-glass-is-cracked/))